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One of the more difficult personalities to navigate is the passive aggressive partner.  At best they are nondisclosive leaving one with more questions than answers as to what they are thinking or behaving.  At worst they can sabotage a relationship or leave their partner whipsawed by emotional swings that seemingly come out of thin air but actually betray hidden emotions and disguised reactions.  In the episode, Alvean and Doug take on this difficult subject and offer suggestions for how best to recognize and handle passive aggressive behavior. For a full transcript, click here: 68-The Passive-Aggressive Partner

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Perhaps no invention of the 21st century has had a more profound impact on relationships than social media.  Part of the challenge is that it tends to place relationships under a microscope for all the world to see while heightening the emotional stakes greatly.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug try to bring a reality check for listeners who find themselves in the midst of a unfolding drama that perhaps they did not bargain for.  For a full transcript, click here: 64-Relationships and Social Media

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Somer see it as a blessing while others may be fearful or feel unprepared.  Parenthood is in some ways the last of the unskilled occupations, one we are seldom prepared for but children are both more resilient and forgiving of our inevitable mistakes as long as we keep love at the forefront of all that we do.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug help listeners find that path.  For a full transcript, click here: 65-Parenthood